Since 1973, the United States Army Ranger Association (USARA) has provided support and camaraderie to the active duty and veteran members of the Ranger community. The Association leads the way by bringing together all facets of the Ranger community for the common goal of honoring and providing service to those who volunteered to become a, and earned the title of, U.S. Army Ranger.
Join USARA
Why Join?
- To preserve the heritage and spirit of the U.S. Army Rangers by strengthening the relationship among all U.S. Army Rangers (past, present, and future).
- To foster camaraderie in your local area and nationally among those who have earned the title, U.S. Army Ranger.
- To commemorate fittingly the memory of all U.S. Army Rangers who have given, or will give, their lives in defense of freedom.
- To cherish and preserve the spirit of what it means to be a U.S. Army Ranger.
Who is eligible for membership?
- Regular members: Individuals who served in a combat arms capacity in a recognized U.S. Army Ranger unit for less than one year and were awarded the CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge), CMB (Combat Medical Badge), or CAB (Combat Action Badge) while serving in that unit.
- Associate members: Individuals who do not meet the qualifications for regular membership, but served in a related unit or capacity in the U.S. armed forces or the military forces of another nation
- Affiliate members: Members of the families of U.S. Army Rangers and other supporters of the Ranger community
